Underwood tariff blamed as drought-era imports surge
The St Louis Republic critiques Republican attacks on the Underwood tariff, arguing May 1914 import data show a US appetite for food and raw materials driven by drought and prewar demand. It notes increases in food, coffee, hides, rubber, silk, and industrial inputs, insisting tariff changes had limited effect and pointing to Montana elections as evidence of political shifts.
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Payne-Aldrich
Underwood
Union
Montana
Helena
Mavbe
St. Louis Republic
Taxes Seen Rising Beyond Original Estimate
The Boston Globe notes that income taxes paid by individuals have increased so much this year that indicators suggest both individual and corporate taxes will exceed the original estimate of 80 million dollars, despite claims of hard times.
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Boston Globe
One Point of View on Prosperity Claims in Local Race
Fragment discusses national prosperity claims tied to a mayoral contest. Mentions Mr. Thompson and Mr. Sweitzer as candidates in a political context. Reflects partisan interpretation and questions the causal link to prosperity.
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Thompson
Mr. Sweitzer
Bank Heresy Increases Trade Hope, Globe-Democrat Says
The Globe-Democrat warns of potential questioning of party regularity while noting the future of trade appears brighter than in many months, as reported by the St. Louis Republic citing improving commercial outlook.
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Globe-Democrat
St. Louis Republic
Unwelcome Messengers of Defeat in Ivan the Terrible Era
A historical sketch describes how rulers like Ivan the Terrible punished messengers who brought bad news. It notes brutal practices such as decapitation, oil boiling, and pinning a suspect’s foot to the ground. The article emphasizes the harsh consequences for truth tellers and the peril faced by messengers in imperial courts.
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Ivan the Terrible
Origin of Shoe Heels Through the Ages
The piece traces heel origins in Persia where wooden blocks raised feet above hot sand. Early heels stood 1.5 inches for all, then women pushed heights to 14 inches. Heels reached Venice as chapineries, decorated by cobblers to signify rank, eventually hindering walking for many fashionably tall ladies.
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Persia
Venice
Will-Conico liquor license adjourned meeting in Wakefield
Wakefield Michigan April 15 1915 adjourned regular meeting of the Will-Con ito to act on liquor license applications and bonds and other lawful business Village President A Cavender presiding Trustees Michaels Kanieski Olson Anderson Ringsmuth Absent Lebisto Applications for retail liquor licenses presented with surety bonds from John Michaels John Oman Joe Novakeski Frank Kelly Delmet and Bugni Mellstrom and Mattson were accepted and bonds approved Bonds for Joe Chamberetti and Val Blatz Brewing Co approved The board moved that Wm Fritz be rejected as chief of the Fire Depot Meeting adjourned.
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Wakefield
Mich
Icito
A. Cavender
Messrs. Michaels
Kanieski
Olson
Anderson
Ringsmuth
Lebisto
John Michaels
John Oman
Joe Novakeski
Frank Kelly
Delmet & Bugni
Mellstrom & Mattson
Frank Kanieski
A. P
Paratemo
Joe Chambretti
Val Blatz Brewing Co
Wm. Fritz
Fred M. Prescott
John Avery
Vilage Council
A. Cavende
Lepisto
Fitger Brewing Co
Michigan
Wonderful Invention Promises Draught Beer in Bottles
The Kieselguhr headline proclaims a wonderful invention bringing draught beer to bottles for American drinkers. The note highlights a novel process enabling bottle beer to mimic fresh draught, signaling a potential shift in beer packaging and consumer experience.
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Fitger Kieselguhr
Fitger
Peculiar Belief In Holland And The Chauvinism Idea
A window into early 20th century curiosities describes Dutch legends about the Zuider Zee rising again and a long past law. It explains the word chauvinism named after Napoleon soldier Nicolas Chauvin, linked to exaggerated patriotic zeal.
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Holland
Zuider Zee
Gulf of Holland
Nicolas Chauvin
Napoleon
Wakefield Plans July 5 Celebration Invite
Wakefield announces a public July 5 celebration and invites residents to attend. Organizers emphasize community participation and events to mark the holiday with activities and gathering.
History of Petroleum Production Rise and Global Leaders
Roumania first marketed crude oil marking early production. The United States followed with 2,000 gallons. Italy and Canada became producers next year, then others joined. Russia is now second to the leading country in output.
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Roumania
United States
Italy
Canada
Russia
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Duluth, Minn
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